The Thornhill food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Teignbridge
The Thornhill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Thornhill Hotel Mere Lane Teignmouth Devon, TQ14 8TA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Thornhill among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Thornhill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Thornhill none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Thornhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn McCools Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Graze Bakehouse & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canto Kitchen LTD TA As Cantonese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Jane's Ice Creams Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Nourish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Jackmans All Seasons Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Jolie Brise Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Thornhill
What is The Thornhill's food hygiene rating?
The Thornhill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 20 March 2024.
Is The Thornhill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thornhill last inspected?
The Thornhill was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Thornhill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thornhill compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Thornhill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Thornhill and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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